Data Governance Analyst

Harnham
City of London
1 day ago
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Data Governance Analyst


London – 3 days a week - £50,000


Company


A leading global professional services firm is investing heavily in its data capability and is expanding its Data Governance function. Operating across multiple regions and business lines, the organisation relies on high-quality, well-governed data to support decision-making at both operational and leadership level.

You’ll be joining a central data team with strong senior sponsorship and a clear mandate to improve how data is defined, managed, and used across the firm.


Responsibilities


As a Data Governance Analyst, you’ll play a hands-on, operational role in embedding and supporting the firm’s Data Governance Framework.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working closely with Data Stewards and business stakeholders to understand data needs and usage
  • Supporting the implementation, adoption, and day-to-day use of the firm’s data governance framework
  • Maintaining and curating the data catalogue, including business glossaries, metadata, lineage, and reference data
  • Managing and prioritising the data governance issues log, ensuring issues are tracked, resolved, and documented
  • Supporting metadata ingestion and configuration within the firm’s data management / catalogue tool
  • Identifying opportunities to improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility
  • Producing clear documentation such as user stories, use cases, and functional requirements
  • Supporting testing, training, and onboarding for data governance tools and processes
  • Using Power BI and other reporting tools to support governance insights and data quality monitoring
  • Working cross-functionally to ensure data processes and usage are properly governed and understood


Requirements


This role would suit someone with experience in data, business analysis, or governance-focused roles, who is looking to deepen their expertise in data governance.

Key requirements include:

  • Experience in a data-focused role (e.g. Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Governance Analyst)
  • Strong understanding of data management and governance concepts (metadata, data quality, stewardship, reference data)
  • Experience working with data catalogues or governance tools (any platform)
  • Comfortable working with Power BI, Excel, and ideally SQL
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technical teams
  • Experience writing clear documentation, user stories, or business requirements
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methods beneficial


Benefits


  • Opportunity to work within a globally recognised organisation with strong investment in data
  • High visibility role with exposure to senior stakeholders
  • Clear pathway to build a long-term career in Data Governance
  • Collaborative, intellectually rigorous working environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible working arrangements

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